Old Savonoski Site

The Old Savonoski Site stretches across 52 acres of land near the confluence of the Savonoski and Ukak Rivers within Katmai National Park.

The indigenous settlement at Old Savonoski remained inhabited until 1912 when the Novarupta Volcano eruption covered the entire area with volcanic ash.

Researchers discovered fifteen barabaras, traditional semi-subterranean dwellings, which demonstrate the architectural practices of Native Alaskan communities.

The National Park Service maintains restricted access to the site's exact location to prevent vandalism and preserve its archaeological integrity.

Archaeological investigations conducted since 1953 have revealed multiple settlement layers beneath the volcanic ash deposits from the 1912 eruption.

Location: Lake and Peninsula Borough

GPS coordinates: 58.49470,-155.26100

Latest update: March 20, 2025 06:01